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“Trump’s Side Hustles: From Crypto Millions to Branded Bible Bling”
Donald Trump’s 2025 financial disclosures reveal a US$57M windfall from crypto, plus hefty royalties from sneakers, watches, books, and even branded Bibles. Here’s the lowdown—complete with Aussie sass, pro stats, and a cheeky table.
Aussie‑Styled Take on Trump’s Cash Splash
Forget eggs in one basket—Trump’s got his name plastered everywhere and it’s paying up big time. His freshly filed 234‑page financial disclosure (dated June 13, 2025) shows he raked in over US$57 million (~A$88 million) from World Liberty Financial, a crypto outfit he and his sons launched last year.
That’s not all:
- Millions flowing from royalty on sneakers, watches, a coffee-table book, even a Trump Bible
- He owns a 53% chunk of Trump Media Group—plus a hefty real estate and golf empire
- And yes, there are liabilities: credit card debt and potential payouts from legal judgments
Trump’s 2024 Earnings – At a Glance
| Income Stream | Amount (US$) | Australian Approx. |
|---|---|---|
| World Liberty Financial (crypto) | 57.4 M | ~88 M |
| “Save America” (book) royalties | 3 M | ~4.6 M |
| Trump Sneakers & Fragrances royalties | 2.5 M | ~3.8 M |
| Trump Watches royalties | 2.8 M | ~4.3 M |
| Greenwood Bible royalties | 1.3 M | ~2.0 M |
| “45” Guitar royalties | 1.05 M | ~1.6 M |
| NFT/Digital licensing | 1.16 M | ~1.8 M |
| Total from royalties & licensing | ~11.76 M | ~18 M |
(Rounded and converted at ~A$1 = US$0.65)
Why All the Dough?
- Crypto craze: Trump owns 15.75 billion tokens and has serious governance power in WLFI. The firm’s token sale alone raised US$550 million.
- Brand machine: Each product with his name—shoes, books, Bibles—earns a tidy cut per sale.
- Diversified empire: From Trump Media shares to real estate and licensed merch, he spreads his financial bets wide.
The Other Side of the Coin
- Big debts: Owing at least US$15,000 on an AmEx card, plus potential legal liabilities from E. Jean Carroll’s suit, now under appeal.
- Conflicts of interest: Some worry a President earning through crypto raises ethical concerns .
Wrap‑Up
- Crypto croc or cunning creator? Trump’s making bank with US$57 m from World Liberty Financial.
- And don’t forget the merch hustle—royalties clearing nearly US$4 million on average from books, Bibles, and bling.
- But with debt and legal hangovers looming, this money story isn’t quite a “happy as Larry” payday.
